REDC Atlanta Auction-FINALLY, A Winner This Time Around....
Many of you know how familiar I am with the REDC Atlanta Home Auction. If not, I suggest you read my blog that outlines everything there is to know about buying an auction property.
Although, there are DEALS OF A LIFETIME, most of the time they are not found at an auction. I have detailed the process of what to expect at an auction and how not to "get your hopes up" because 99.9% of auction properties are still "SUBJECT TO MANAGEMENT APPROVAL" and because the prices are too low, are often rejected.
However, this blog is not about that. I actually have the two of the sweetest clients ever who won it BIG at the last REDC Home Auction.
I was contacted by them prior to them attending, as they had read all of my posts and understood the importance of having FREE representation, even at an auction. I walked them through the registration process, coached them emotionally about the process and came and represented them the day of.
As their property became available for auction, I helped them know when it was the "best" time to raise their bidder cards. On the first round, we lost it to another couple who bid over $50k of what our bottom line was. But, I told them "...don't leave yet, we need to wait and see if everything goes through, the property might come back up again..." So, they patiently waited another two hours and low and behold, our property showed back up again. This time, we got it!! And, we got it for almost $60k less than the last bidders.
When we started the paperwork, they knew from all of my posts that this number still needed to be approved and were very calm and collected. Imagine what it must of felt like to find out of the 4,000 homes being auctioned that day, their property was one of 15 that were sold ABSOLUTE (meaning the seller did not have to approve the sale and it must be sold at ALL costs). We were overjoyed...
This is a picture of them the day of the auction...
Now, the financing part that went behind all of it was a nightmare, but that's a discussion for a different blog.
The point of the story is that dreams DO come true at home auctions, but they DO come with a lot of patience, effort and time. But, more than anything, having a third party non-biased, professional on your side can truly make the difference on whether your dream come true can happen....
Here is the proud couple after closing...
Winter is an absolute MUST-HAVE when even thinking about purchasing property. No matter how many clients she has, she makes you feel like you are the only one and your property is the MOST IMPORTANT. While she can give unbiased opinions on a property, she also feels and shares in the excitement with you as if it were her own. She knows EXACTLY what questions to ask to facilitate the process and makes everything seamless. We will NEVER purchase or sell another property without her.
Winter--You really have been great. We honestly feel that without you, we would not have been able to get the home of our dreams. You are so great at what you do and it's obvious that you love your career!!! Thanks so much for everything!
E. & J. Bright
If you're seeking FREE representation at REDC Atlanta Home Auction on May 2-3 at the Georgia World Congress Center, then call me, so I can show you how to effectively use your time. Or better yet, if you're looking to find the DEAL OF A LIFETIME, then let me show you how to get that without having to bid against hundreds of other buyers.
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